Who preceded Europeans in north America?

Before Europeans arrived in North America, the continent was inhabited by diverse Indigenous peoples, including various tribes and nations such as the Cherokee, Sioux, Iroquois, and many others. These groups had rich cultures, languages, and social structures, and they adapted to varied environments across the continent. Additionally, Norse explorers, like Leif Erikson, reached parts of North America around 1000 AD, well before Columbus's voyages in the late 15th century.